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How to cite in Vancouver
Vancouver style is the numbered citation style used across medicine and the biomedical sciences. It follows the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors and the US National Library of Medicine’s Citing Medicine guide. References are numbered in the order you cite them.
Journal article
1. LeCun Y, Bengio Y, Hinton G. Deep learning. Nature. 2015 May 27;521(7553):436–44. doi:10.1038/nature14539
Book
2. Cormen TH, Leiserson CE, Rivest RL, Stein C. Introduction to algorithms. 3rd ed. Cambridge, MA, USA: MIT Press; 2009. 1292 p.
Website
3. Coltrera F. 5 timeless habits for better health. Harvard Health [Internet]. 2025 Sep 24 [cited 2026 Sep 23]. Available from: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/5-timeless-habits-for-better-health-202509243106
In-text citations
Vancouver marks each citation with a number in brackets or in superscript. Number sources in the order they first appear and reuse the same number each time.
In the text: Deep learning has transformed the field (1).
Frequently asked questions
How many authors do I list in Vancouver?
List up to six authors. For seven or more, list the first six followed by et al.
Are journal names abbreviated in Vancouver?
Yes. Use the NLM abbreviation for each journal, for example N Engl J Med.
Brackets or superscript numbers?
Both are allowed. Follow your university or journal, and use the same format throughout your paper.
Is Vancouver the same as AMA?
They are similar numbered styles used in medicine. They differ in punctuation, date format and how many authors are listed before et al.